If you are in serious search for a perfect apartment either as a permanent residence or for temporary, then you need to put these very simple yet effective tips in mind:
a.
   First, you need to make sure that you know the differences between what your needs are and what your necessities would be.  There are things that you can let by and there are things that must be there when you start choosing your own apartment of flat.  You also need to consider the necessities of the family members and not just your own.  Well, it is a good thing if you will be moving in all by yourself because there are no other people that you need to consider.
b.
Second, you need to make sure that you are looking within your targeted budget. If you are not constrained with budget then you must be a lucky person looking for an apartment that would fit all your needs and wants.  However, when in budget constraint, you need to make sure that you are working on your financial capability and not overly exceeding. 
c.
  Check all your options before getting into the agreement signing.  You need to physically check for yourself whether the things that you have seen whether online or in an advertising material are true and conforming to your own specifications. After that, you may want to go over the contract or agreement.